I started my career in the auto industry in 2001. I spent the first 6 years as a Product Advisor and since 2007 I have been in a management roll. Cars have always been a passion of mine and having worked in sales previously in the food industry my passion for dealing with customers also grew. I found that merging the two together was a perfect mix. Working here at Gorrud’s for the past 8 years has been a great learning experience and I find myself constantly growing as a professional in this industry. Hobbies include, cooking, listening to music and when I have time physical activities.
Read moreDealership Experience
15 yrs
Industry Experience
22 yrs, 8 mos
Languages Spoken
English
Portuguese
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188 Reviews
Write a Review188 Reviews of Danny De Melo
December 12, 2019
Stress Free transaction Recently purchased a 2017 Ford Escape for my daughter as a university graduation gift. Devon and the Gorrud's team made me feel like a valued customer Recently purchased a 2017 Ford Escape for my daughter as a university graduation gift. Devon and the Gorrud's team made me feel like a valued customer. Devon was personable, courteous and a pleasure to do business with. I was fortunate he was the one to take my call during my initial inquiry. Daughter number 2 will be needing a car soon so I will be back! Thanks again. More
Other Employees Tagged: Imran Fozdar , Devon Base, Susan Wickens
November 18, 2019
More then just a car...After many years of establishing More then just a car... After many years of establishing myself as a self employed person the team at Gorruds sealed the deal! Being self employed ca More then just a car... After many years of establishing myself as a self employed person the team at Gorruds sealed the deal! Being self employed can make big financial decisions daunting, but with these guys at Gorruds felt so straightforward! After John and Imran waited until late in the evening for us to arrive they were so on the ball and managed to help us pick the perfect vehicle that ticked all the boxes. The finance process was incredibly clear, concise and they kept reassuring me they were there for any questions I would have. They worked seamlessly over the last few days to put the finishing touches together and after picking up our new vehicle today we couldn't have been happier! More
Other Employees Tagged: John Girgis , Imran Fozdar
October 29, 2019
I recently purchased my vehicle through Oz. I highly recommend him as your next sales rep for purchasing your next vehicle at Gorruds. Oz is very considerate and ensures your needs are and will be met recommend him as your next sales rep for purchasing your next vehicle at Gorruds. Oz is very considerate and ensures your needs are and will be met and on time.. he has excellent communication skills and will explain what you need in great detail even after you have purchased the vehicle. Thank you Oz for your time and patience on my vehicle purchase which I couldn’t have got without your help. More
Other Employees Tagged: Imran Fozdar , Ozgur Ofluoglu
October 26, 2019
First Car Purchase Devon, Danny, and Peter made my experience of buying my first car world class. Devon was forthright and direct about the best car for me after he figu Devon, Danny, and Peter made my experience of buying my first car world class. Devon was forthright and direct about the best car for me after he figured out my needs, wants and budget. He was honest and helped me understand everything I needed to know about the integrity of the car. Danny and Peter made the financing process simple and also helped me get the car in the budget I needed it to be. I highly recommend Devon as your sales man and Danny/Peter to help with financing! Thanks guys! More
Other Employees Tagged: Peter Shafek , Devon Base
October 04, 2019
Excellent service and great step-by-step follow-up! Special thanks to Devon, Danny and Peter for their efforts towards making our first experience with this dealership a blast. Keep it up guys! Special thanks to Devon, Danny and Peter for their efforts towards making our first experience with this dealership a blast. Keep it up guys! More
Other Employees Tagged: Peter Shafek , Devon Base, Susan Wickens
September 04, 2019
If you dont, you're crazy! This is by far!, one of the best auto service dealerships I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with!! The sales guys, management, service, they are a This is by far!, one of the best auto service dealerships I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with!! The sales guys, management, service, they are all so helpful! My sales guy David was so helpful! When I got home after getting my car I noticed a hole in the hood of my car! When I called and told him, they got it fixed no questions asked, and when I dropped off my car, I noticed the drivers mirror was really badly scratched!(pre-owned), the owner, Danny took care of it by replacing the mirror at no charge!. Everyone is so friendly and helpful! If you need a car, go to Gorruds! Very impressed.:). Huge selection of cars! Trust me! You wont regret it! There's a reason they have an amazing reputation! Selling 100 cars a month because they're THAT good. :D. More
Other Employees Tagged: Peter Shafek, David Palozzi , Mallory Stewart
August 16, 2019
Great Customer Service! I was just visiting the dealership looking at the inventory, where I met John. Very professional and friendly customer service approach. It was a no p I was just visiting the dealership looking at the inventory, where I met John. Very professional and friendly customer service approach. It was a no pressure, no stress environment. Financing process was also not stress free. I’m extremely happy with my purchase! Thank you. More
Other Employees Tagged: Peter Shafek , Jonathan Moll
July 28, 2019
Excellent customer service/sales John Girgis was very knowledge, attentive and personable during the entire purchase and delivery of my new Cadillac. As always, sales manager Danny w John Girgis was very knowledge, attentive and personable during the entire purchase and delivery of my new Cadillac. As always, sales manager Danny was there to give me peace of mind that I was choosing the right vehicle. This is the third vehicle within the last year that our household has purchased from Gorruds, and know for a fact that we chose the right place. More
Other Employees Tagged: John Girgis
July 02, 2019
Prospective Car Purchase The service,knowledge and curtesy of this dealer and salesman David Palozzi was very impressive in every way. The service awards points and rebates a The service,knowledge and curtesy of this dealer and salesman David Palozzi was very impressive in every way. The service awards points and rebates around town are a nice incentive anytime. The inspections and warranties go far beyond everyone else. They also have a large inventory of quality vehicles at competitive prices. Also good service department. I would recommend to all family and friends.Actually friends have bought vehicles here in the past and referred Gorrud's to me. More
Other Employees Tagged: David Palozzi
June 05, 2019
Best Auto Sales and Service Experience One of the best auto purchases and service experience I've ever had. Bought a 2015 Nissan Rogue a couple of weeks ago and was very impressed with the One of the best auto purchases and service experience I've ever had. Bought a 2015 Nissan Rogue a couple of weeks ago and was very impressed with the experience from the minute we walked in and until the day we got the keys to our car. Ziggy was our sales person and we cannot recommend him enough. Very helpful, professional, friendly, and just an all around pleasure to work with. If you're in the market for a car, go straight to Gorrud's and ask for Ziggy. You won't be disappointed. We also got to interact with the service department since there were couple of items to be checked after we got the car. Dave, the service manager, was unbelievably helpful, cordial, professional, and paid great attention to what we needed done. Can't say enough good things about Gorrud's. Thank you for the great experience all around. We will definitely be back. More
Other Employees Tagged: Karen Kerby, Ziggy Babula, Peter Shafek, Imran Fozdar , Mallory Stewart, Dave (service manager)